N/A Weihrauch hw97 or Air Arms TX200

My TX200 came with a stripped but pad screw, got that taken for and is one accurate gun, however I like my HW much more as the TX200 is a difficult loading a pellet without dropping half in the chamber. Bummer! Charles
That's what I like about the prosport, it falls right thru..lol. But I can load the 97 or prosport blind folded.
 
My problem, if you want to call it that, is a long relationship and favor for Weihrauch's and .20 cals.
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Never seem a short supply of air arms springers at P.A referb center ..hmmm...

Each one as there merits and fans . It you buy and try and then " you" have to decide yourself on what "you" like best .
That's a very insightful observation. I never see a refurbished 97k but abundant of tx200 in PA and AOA, wonder what it indicates? A supply demand issue or qualitywise? I don't know.
 
Had them both, love them both. Main differences is that the HW97K is easier to load, but a bitch to take apart and work on the innards. The TX200 is harder to load due to the smaller loading port. It is far easier to take apart and change springs. You don't need a spring compressor. As far as looks, it give a nod the the TX. The HW is more robust, but I'm sure both rifles will last forever.
When all is said and done, both rifles are very heavy. Great for target shooting, but not so much for general use or hunting. My go to gun for that is either my R7 or HW95(R9). Much lighter and easier to handle plus accuracy just about as good.
 
I got a TX200 and really hit the wood lottery. Beautiful burl in the buttstock. I also have a HW77 and a 97 that I got with a thumbhole stock, which did not rock my boat. I ended up getting a Custom Stock Tyrolean, and put it on the 77 and then the original 77 stock on the 97. I have an Anschutz diopter on the 77 and that Tyrolean cheekpiece helps align my eye quickly with the sights.
 
This is a Ford Chevy argument. I went with the TX when I started 2 years ago for the following reasons. For 100.00, yes I want a walnut stock. The record over the years of the TX200 in world competition. The TX does not need a spring compressor to teardown, it's very simple and lots of online videos.